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Per NFL.com. Doesn't mean much, but it is a relief to hear that they are actually talking.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000...on-proposed-18game-season?module=HP_headlines
The NFL and the NFL Players Association met intensively Monday in New York, and collective bargaining negotiations might be starting to accelerate, a source with knowledge of the talks said Wednesday.
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The source said the focus of the discussions was the 18-game regular season and two-game preseason proposed by the league and the union's counter-proposal for what it wants as part of an 18-2 season. Discussions centered on the players' strong desire to have substantially less offseason football activity and less overall contact in practices throughout the year. The players want a limitation on OTAs and reduced contact in other non-game settings.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000...on-proposed-18game-season?module=HP_headlines